In this week's episode, I chat to Candice about her challenging journey to motherhood. After experiencing two miscarriages and discovering she had low ovarian reserve at just 32, Candice and her husband Tom turned to IVF with PGT-A testing. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, the isolation of pregnancy loss, and the joy of finally welcoming her daughter Adelaide. Candice tells a story that will resonate with anyone who has experienced infertility or pregnancy loss, offering hope and solidarity to those still on their journey. If you're preparing for your little one ..read more

In this deeply personal episode, GP and IBCLC Dr. Eliza Hannam shares her varied experiences with birth and breastfeeding across her three children. Her story beautifully illustrates how even healthcare professionals can face unexpected challenges in their own journeys to parenthood, and how these experiences can shape both personal growth and professional practice. Download our FREE guide on perineal massage here. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here.   See omnystudio.com/li ..read more

In episode 533 Lila shares her three distinctly different birth experiences, from a hospital induction to a dramatic roadside almost-birth, and finally achieving her dream homebirth. Her story takes an unexpected turn when her third baby is diagnosed with a rare condition Hirschsprung disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In today’s episode Naomi takes us through her first pregnancy and admits that she was so focussed on her birth preparation that she didn’t once think about her postpartum journey. Her birth was challenging and the newborn days were full of anxiety, severe sleep deprivation and a lot of not-knowing. Four months later she learnt about traditional postpartum care which inspired her to become a postpartum doula. Her knowledge and experience informed her next pregnancy and birth; she opted for an independent midwife and a doula, planned a homebirth, filled her freezer with nutrient-dense food and e ..read more

Today we welcome Taylah Tudehope-Glachan who shares her extraordinary journey of conceiving and birthing quadruplets. Taylah and her husband Sean's path to parenthood was complicated by PCOS diagnosed at age 21 and she later discovered she also suffers from stage four endometriosis. ___ The empowering, evidence-based online birth education programs that will help you confidently prepare for your best birth possible are now 20% off until February 28th 2025! Use code LOVE20 at checkout. To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here. See omnystudio ..read more

In this episode Tayla shares her empowering journey to motherhood, culminating in an unexpected but beautiful home birth. Her story highlights the power of preparation, surrender, and trusting your body's innate wisdom. ____ The empowering, evidence-based online birth education programs that will help you confidently prepare for your best birth possible are now 20% off until February 28th 2025! Use code LOVE20 at checkout. To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode, we welcome Elizabeth back to share her second birth story. You can listen to her first birth experience in episode 427. Elizabeth lives in Brisbane with her husband Lindsay and their two children - Margaret (2) and Wesley (4 months). ____ The empowering, evidence-based online birth education programs that will help you confidently prepare for your best birth possible are now 20% off until February 28th 2025! To learn more about The Birth Class and all our other fabulous courses, head to the shop here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Today we welcome Hanna, who shares her journey through pregnancy, birth, and a particularly challenging postpartum period complicated by autoimmune disease. Originally from Poland and now living on the Bellarine Peninsula with her husband Zach and their seven-month-old daughter Runi, Hanna's story highlights the complex intersection of chronic illness and new motherhood. Download our FREE guide on perineal massage here. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here. See omnystudio.com/list ..read more

In this episode Paige shares her incredibly positive first birth experience. If you are new to the podcast or feel like you want an encouraging story to inspire you, this is it. After conceiving easily, she started listening to the podcast and knew she wanted a continuity model of care. She contacted Canterbury Antenatal and Postnatal Services (CAPS) and was accepted into their programme. From there she listened to @the.birth.class on repeat and armed herself with knowledge and skills. Her labour started spontaneously and she stayed home till her waters broke. As she says: “Knowledge is power ..read more

In today's episode, Cassie shares her profound journey into motherhood as an early years teacher who experienced three births and navigated postnatal anxiety. After carefully planning their family with husband James, they welcomed three daughters - Nara (6) and identical twins (5) - through experiences that would challenge and transform her understanding of mental health and motherhood. Connect with us on Instagram for more birth stories and heaps more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more